Otelul vs Universitatea Craiova Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On September 20, Otelul are hosting Universitatea Craiova in the Liga 1 of Romania, with the match kicking off at 18:00 UTC.

7 months after their last encounter in Liga 1, the stage is set for another captivating encounter as Otelul and Universitatea Craiova meet again. In their last match, Universitatea Craiova secured a 2-1 win. Otelul head into this game after their recent draw with Csikszereda on September 1 in the Liga 1, bringing their unbeaten streak to two. They have a key fixture leading up to the match against Universitatea Craiova though, taking on FC Botosani in Liga 1. Their performance in this fixture could be a key factor in their preparations for Universitatea Craiova. To convert draws into stronger outcomes, strengthening their backline will be key, especially since they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last four matches.

Universitatea Craiova come into this encounter after splitting points with Botosani on August 31, pushing their unbeaten streak to five games. Before Otelul, they will play Farul Constanta in Liga 1, and the result of this game could have a lasting impact on their mindset ahead of the Otelul game. Their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across ten consecutive away matches.

This Liga 1 clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Otelul and Universitatea Craiova in this campaign. Stefan Daniel Bana and Patrick have been pivotal for Otelul’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Lazlo Gyorgy Balint, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Otelul’s top scorer in Liga 1, Patrick, has three goals this season, as Bana continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. Supporting them are Joao Paulo, Paulinho and Kazu, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Otelul’s attack.

Meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova’s attacking options, under Mirel Radoi’s guidance, have been bolstered by Stefan Baiaram, the team’s top scorer, and Assad Al-Hamlawi, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. With four goals in Liga 1, Nsimba is Universitatea Craiova’s top scorer in the league, while Mekvabishvili has been their leading creator in the competition with four assists. Universitatea Craiova have also relied on Oleksandr Romanchuk, Alexandru Cicaldau and Carlos Mora to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Otelul - Universitatea Craiova in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Otelul lined up with Iustin Popescu, Kazu, Paul Iacob, Ne Lopes, Milen Zhelev, Joao Paulo, Diego Zivulic, Joao Lameira, Stefan Daniel Bana, Patrick and Andrezinho.

Universitatea Craiova's lineup in their latest match featured Silviu Lung, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Vasile Mogos, Florin Stefan, Alexandru Cicaldau, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cretu, Mihnea Radulescu, Lyes Houri and Steven Nsimba.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Since July 2023, the teams have clashed six times. Otelul claimed victory once, Universitatea Craiova twice, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on February 14, 2025, in the Liga 1 of Romania, where Universitatea Craiova secured a 2-1 victory. In total, Otelul have managed six goals in these six meetings, compared to Universitatea Craiova's eight. Overall, Universitatea Craiova hold a stronger head-to-head record against Otelul in recent meetings.

This season in Liga 1, Otelul have recorded two wins, four draws, and two losses in eight matches, netting ten goals (1.25 per match) and conceding nine (1.13 per match). Universitatea Craiova have won six of their eight matches in Liga 1 this season, with two draws and zero defeats, scoring seventeen goals at an average of 2.13 per match and conceding nine at a rate of 1.13 per match.

Recent Form

Otelul’s previous game resulted in a draw against Csikszereda., while Universitatea Craiova are coming off a draw in their last match against FC Botosani. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Otelul have claimed nine victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn five times, while Universitatea Craiova have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing four.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Otelul are currently 10th in the table with ten points from eight matches, while Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with twenty points from eight matches.

Video Highlights

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